Spire terminates takeover talks with Bridgepoint and Triton

Spire Healthcare has terminated takeover talks with private equity firms Triton and Bridgepoint.

Spire chief executive Justin Ash (c) Spire Healthcare

Spire chief executive Justin Ash (c) Spire Healthcare

Spire Healthcare has terminated takeover talks with private equity firms Triton and Bridgepoint.

The talks, which followed a strategic review by Spire Healthcare announced on 18 September 2025, were revealed in January.

A Spire spokesperson on Friday said: ‘The company can confirm today that conversations with each of Bridgepoint and Triton in relation to a possible offer for the company have terminated.

‘The board of Spire Healthcare remains in discussions with other parties in relation to a potential sale of the company. There can be no certainty that any offer will be made for the company nor as to the terms of any offer, if made.

‘The board and management are also continuing to actively evaluate other appropriate actions to drive long-term, sustainable shareholder value.

‘The board will make a further announcement on this matter in due course as appropriate.'

A Triton spokesperson said: ‘Triton Investments Advisers LLP has announced that it does not intend to make a firm offer for Spire Healthcare Group plc, following previous discussions related to Spire Healthcare's strategic review.'

Spire remains said it remained in an ‘offer period'.

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